Bioversity International's 'Seeds for Needs' initiative works with farmers to research how agricultural biodiversity can help minimize the risks associated with climate change. The concept is simple – if farmers have better information and access to a wide range of varieties, they are more able t...
One of the main challenges that farmers have in the context of climate change is its unpredictability. Farmers can no longer rely on the timing of seasons and the availability of rainfall to see them through the year. Using agricultural biodiversity in the fight against climate change is about re...
Bioversity International
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[What can agricultural biodiversity do in the fight against climate change?]
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What can agricultural biodiversity do in the fight against climate change?
Bioversity International's 'Seeds for Needs' initiative works with
farmers to research how agricultural biodiversity can help minimize the
risks associated with climate change. The concept is simple – if farmers
have better information and access to a wide range of varieties, they
are mor...
A 2-page overview brochure of the Seeds for Needs initiative led by Bioversity International to help farmers adapt better to climate change through the use of agricultural biodiversity.
Markets for agricultural products with special quality,
environmental, and social attributes can provide a
profitable outlet for poor farmers in developing countries.
However, participation in high value markets requires
that farmers commit to deliver pre-identified volumes on
time and in the req...
Donovan, J.
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Stoian, D.
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Foundjem, D.
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Blare, T.
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[Service provision by agri-cooperatives engaged in high value markets]
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Service provision by agri-cooperatives engaged in high value markets
Byrnes, A.
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Sthapit, B.R.
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[A guide to the successful implementation of Community Biodiversity Management]
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A guide to the successful implementation of Community Biodiversity Management
This brief has been prepared by Bioversity International for delegates to the 2016 Global
Consultation on Farmers’ Rights. The brief aims to raise awareness among delegates and
Contracting Parties to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and
Agriculture (ITPGRFA) of the ...
Clancy, E.
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Vernooy, Ronnie
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[Realizing farmers’ rights through community-based agricultural biodiversity management]
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Realizing farmers’ rights through community-based agricultural biodiversity management
This guide provides details on the history, use, and pros and cons of four participatory diversity deployment methods (IRD, Diversity Kits, PVS, TRICOT) to help practitioners distinguish between the methods and choose ones that fit their needs.
Sthapit, B.R.
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Gauchan, D.
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Sthapit, S.R.
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Ghirmire, K.H.
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Joshi, B.K.
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Jarvis, D.
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Herrle, J.
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[A field guide to participatory methods for sourcing new crop diversity.]
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A field guide to participatory methods for sourcing new crop diversity.
International Water Management Institute
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[Monitoring and evaluation of climate resilience for smallholder farming systems: a review of tools and approaches.]
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Monitoring and evaluation of climate resilience for smallholder farming systems: a review of tools and approaches.
A mix of demographic, technological, climate and environmental changes make anticipating and planning the future a complex - but critical step - to increase our food supply while sustaining natural resources. Successful interventions which meet these twin objectives are a priority for governments...
Girvetz, Evan H.
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Osiemo, Jamleck
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Prager, Steven D.
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[Strategic foresight analysis for high impact interventions in agriculture and food security]
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Strategic foresight analysis for high impact interventions in agriculture and food security